Every book in the 'Game of Thrones' series, in order

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George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series has become one of the most popular and well-known pop culture properties of the past decade. Spanning multiple novels, companion books, and now multiple TV shows, the "Game of Thrones" universe is massive, far-reaching, and won't be slowing down anytime soon!

Like many other books in the fantasy genre, "A Song of Ice and Fire" tells a sprawling and epic story of a fantasy world filled with danger, intrigue, betrayal, and plenty of supernatural elements. Westeros, a kingdom ruled by a precarious royal dynasty with powerful nobles and Houses plotting to gain power for themselves, is a dangerous and complicated place. Martin has also expanded this rich universe with prequels like "Fire and Blood," the basis for HBO's upcoming "Game of Thrones" spin-off series, "House of the Dragon," and other spin-off material.

The main line of books is the basis of the HBO adaptation, "Game of Thrones", although the TV series, by necessity, ended up exploring far beyond where the written works ended up. currently stopped. The fifth and most recent book in the main series was published in 2011, with two more books (tentatively titled "The Winds of Winter" and "A Dream of Spring") yet to come - although no release date is given. has been officially announced. In the meantime, here's a quick rundown of the whole series so far, what to expect from each one, and what order to read them in!

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